St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), based at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester, has shared their support for the campaign.

Bernie Ryan, the centre manager at St Mary’s SARC, said: “There are many myths and stereotypes around rape and sexual violence and campaigns like this can help to raise awareness and encourage greater understanding of the issues among the general public.”

St Mary’s SARC is based on Oxford Road and provides services to men, children and young people as well as women.

Last year, the centre provided support to around 1,400 clients.

Ms Ryan added: “What you were wearing, whether you had something to drink, where you were when it happened are all issues that seek to blame the victim for the assault.

“Our experience and knowledge at St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre tells us that rape and sexual assault can happen to anyone, at any time and often the assault is by someone known to the victim.